The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the heat rise on both

more than she expected. Most likely because this was

who

feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually coming around to

this, and her

But...

her arm while her other hand touched

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen as his

what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see

hand paused. Then,

up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and

head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication

[No problem]

echoed

It belonged to Ava.

and I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be

"Got it."

communication shut off after

Ryan took a pen from the side of

we should be able to meet

had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet

in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that

turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to

this mission complete, we can relax for

the table

then blankly stared

job sure is

to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as

his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at

think

tighten

had passed, he couldn't move

maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and

he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

received a message. It

others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to

as heavy silence

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself from

of his

'Calm down Ryan.'

breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy

stood up from his seat once

mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support

on, I need

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar chapel

my eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar

how I was feeling into words,

was eating away at the

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